1
as in class
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
the lower strata of society have been hit especially hard by this economic downturn
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as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
the level of writing in that pop novel is several strata beneath that of serious fiction
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Recent Examples of stratum
To be a woman is the least desirable social stratum in this world of masculine grandeur — yet some wish to be punished.
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Grace Byron, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
And while there are occasional deserters, the intellectual stratum is enlarging.
—Marquis William Childs, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Many activists came to see the old working class and their trade unions as a privileged stratum that demonstrated little sympathy for the plight of immigrants and racial minorities.
—Francis Fukuyama, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2018
It’s built on a silicon wafer, and the first stratum is made up of silicon logic.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 July 2017
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Grace Byron, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
And while there are occasional deserters, the intellectual stratum is enlarging.
—Marquis William Childs, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Many activists came to see the old working class and their trade unions as a privileged stratum that demonstrated little sympathy for the plight of immigrants and racial minorities.
—Francis Fukuyama, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2018
It’s built on a silicon wafer, and the first stratum is made up of silicon logic.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 July 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stratum
Noun
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For the class of 2025, the promise of the cap and gown is colliding with the unfortunate realities of a labor market in flux.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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But when Foniadakis sat in on a company class to size up dancers for his new piece, Panek caught his eye.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The regulation of historic districts is done at the local level.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Two of the missions with uncertain futures monitor carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The macro 20th century Western rhetoric about Catholic charity can surely be critiqued for not engaging with the driving ideological role of caste, but that is not the interest of nor the purview of this film.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Ramayana has hundreds of versions — across states, dialects, castes.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Even with new hotels cropping up in Chicago (seemingly by the day), the elegant Peninsula remains a fixture in the upper echelon of must-stay properties.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Her commercial echelon, again, is more akin to pure pop artists like Madonna, whose lyrical narratives—while memorable—aren’t usually packed with diaristic detail.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
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Barrett's clear statement on the 22nd Amendment carries significant weight given her position on the Supreme Court, which would likely be asked to rule on any attempt to circumvent the two-term limit.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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At home, consciously shape algorithm interactions to reflect your preferences and ethical positions.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Like college coaches, social media gurus work their way through the ranks of the industry, and in an age where all eyeballs can attract revenues and sponsorships and ultimately, more money in the pockets of players and recruits in a competitive marketplace, Lazarus and his colleagues are valuable.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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The parade, watched by thousands of people in Beijing and broadcast live, showcased ranks of marching soldiers, missiles, modern fighter jets and other military might as China seeks to wield greater influence on the global stage.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Taylor and Wasserman both said Milwaukee County could not single-handedly solve the entire state's arts funding problem and that responsibility for Milwaukee's ranking lies in the state Legislature.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Financially, Mexico also fares well, though safety and air quality continue to drag down its overall Quality of Life ranking.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Following a little lightning, and a 64-minute delay, their defense continually came up with stops and handed the ball to the strength of this team, the place where all of the money and resources went.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Hudson, who competed on American Idol in its third season but came in seventh place, stepped in to take her place as a judge while she was gone.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Stratum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stratum. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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